§ Mr. O'GRADYasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he can now state the result of the inquiry into the allegation of violation of the Fair-Wages Clause by the firms of Spagnoletti, Limited, Shepherd's Bush; Johnson and Phillips, Charlton, Kent; Keith and Blackman, Holloway Road; and Messrs. Crompton, Chelmsford, contractors to the Admiralty, in the wages paid to instrument makers and the amount of boy labour employed?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAThe inquiry is proceeding, but as it entails personal investigation of wages books, etc., at the works of the firms mentioned, and of a number of other firms to ascertain rates usually paid, it will necessarily occupy some further time.